Crime Rate in East Staffordshire: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in East Staffordshire

The total recorded crimes in East Staffordshire, UK in March 2025 are around 771 as per the recent police data. This equates to a East Staffordshire crime rate of 6.22 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around East Staffordshire, encompassing approximately 124,021 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (336) incidents (11.26% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (98) incidents (53.12% increase)
  • Public order: (71) incidents (82.05% increase)
East Staffordshire Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 15
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 14
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 10

East Staffordshire Police Info:

Staffordshire Police

How safe is East Staffordshire?

To understand the safety of East Staffordshire, we need to analyze East Staffordshire crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • East Staffordshire has recorded 11,065 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 89.22 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 174 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 10,197 crimes with a crime rate of 82.22, ranking it 191 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.

  • Relative to Staffordshire:

    • In 2024, East Staffordshire reported a higher crime volume than the Staffordshire average, with 11,065 crimes compared to 9,044. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Additionally, East Staffordshire recorded fewer crimes than 6 out of 7 other cities.

    • In 2023, East Staffordshire experienced a greater number of crimes than the Staffordshire average, with 10,197 crimes compared to 8,480. This indicates a higher crime burden for the city in the region during this period. Additionally, East Staffordshire recorded fewer crimes than 6 out of 7 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, East Staffordshire is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Staffordshire, East Staffordshire has a higher crime rate in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

East Staffordshire Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Burton (151 crimes), and the safest, Bagots (3 crimes), is 148 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across East Staffordshire.

Similarly, the area of Burton Central (206 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Burton Brizlincote (19 crimes), with a difference of 187 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within East Staffordshire.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Burton151
Stapenhill86
Shobnall76
Anglesey55
Eton Park50

Safest Wards:

Abbey7
Yoxall7
Weaver5
Rolleston on Dove4
Bagots3

Most Dangerous Areas:

Burton Central206
Burton Stapenhill86
Burton Shobnall76
Burton Winshill50
Burton Eton Park50

Safest Areas:

Uttoxeter Heath27
Barton-under-Needwood25
Mayfield, Rocester & Bramshall21
Rolleston-on-Dove & Tutbury20
Burton Brizlincote19

East Staffordshire Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the East Staffordshire has recorded 771 crimes with crime rate of 6.22 ranking 9652th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 3 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 3 in terms of crime rate in Staffordshire.

In 2024, the total East Staffordshire crimes were 11,065. The crime rate of East Staffordshire in 2024 was 89.22 (year) or 7.43 (month) ranking it 174 danzarous in the UK. East Staffordshire ranked 2 in terms of total crimes and 1 in terms of crime rate in Staffordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in East Staffordshire were around 10,197 crimes with yearly crime rate of 82.22 (year) or 6.85 (month) ranking 191 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Staffordshire, East Staffordshire ranked 2 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 3 as per crime rate of East Staffordshire

CityMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Staffordshire)CrimesRank (Staffordshire)CrimesRank (Staffordshire)
Lichfield711 87,875 87,222 8
Staffordshire Moorlands629 77,361 76,533 7
Stafford801 611,685 49,817 6
South Staffordshire622 58,568 68,424 5
Newcastle-under-Lyme874 210,114 510,477 2
Cannock Chase736 48,804 28,187 4
Tamworth601 16,880 36,980 1

East Staffordshire Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (336 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (98 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 302 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 64 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (321 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (82 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 323 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 68 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (341 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (89 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (365 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (110 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (387 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (82 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (381 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (104 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 428 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 85 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (762 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (170 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 600 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 60.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 114 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202549
February 202548
January 202564
December 202460
November 202448
October 202457
September 202440
August 202454
July 202466
June 2024114

A total of 227 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 22.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202526
February 202518
January 202519
December 202424
November 202418
October 202426
September 202422
August 202433
July 202417
June 202424

A total of 300 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 30.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202526
February 202529
January 202530
December 202443
November 202426
October 202418
September 202424
August 202422
July 202436
June 202446

A total of 902 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 90.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 170 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202598
February 202564
January 202582
December 202465
November 202474
October 2024110
September 202479
August 2024104
July 202456
June 2024170

A total of 29 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20254
November 20242
October 20245
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 202410

A total of 827 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 82.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 154 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202571
February 202539
January 202565
December 202468
November 202489
October 202484
September 202482
August 202490
July 202485
June 2024154

A total of 3946 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 394.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 762 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025336
February 2025302
January 2025321
December 2024323
November 2024341
October 2024365
September 2024387
August 2024381
July 2024428
June 2024762

A total of 101 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 20256
December 20243
November 202412
October 202420
September 20248
August 202413
July 20246
June 202426

A total of 539 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 53.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 114 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202555
February 202525
January 202545
December 202450
November 202466
October 202432
September 202455
August 202444
July 202453
June 2024114

A total of 175 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 20257
January 202518
December 202414
November 202424
October 202418
September 202416
August 202431
July 202416
June 202418

A total of 70 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 202511
January 20259
December 20248
November 20246
October 20243
September 20245
August 20244
July 202416
June 20246

A total of 57 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20255
January 20255
December 20245
November 20243
October 20245
September 20246
August 20246
July 20244
June 202412

A total of 635 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 63.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 106 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202560
February 202539
January 202549
December 202449
November 202460
October 202460
September 202465
August 202471
July 202476
June 2024106

A total of 377 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 37.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202524
February 202531
January 202536
December 202437
November 202434
October 202439
September 202443
August 202443
July 202432
June 202458

High Crime Locations East Staffordshire in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the East Staffordshire postcode area is presented below.

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences6
Shoplifting5
Public order2
Burglary2
2. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences9
Other crime4
Other theft1
3. Nightclub (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting1
Robbery1
Other crime1
Burglary1
4. Market Place (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences8
Public order1
Other theft1
5. Byrkley Street (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson2
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting8

  • Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
  • Contains Office for National Statistics data licensed under the Open Government Licence v.3.0
  • Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.